Tackling issues of water safety and usage


Drinking plenty of water may help with weight control. A new study in the Annals of Fmaily Medicine found that people who werent well-hydrated were more likely to be obese. (Fotolia)

OUR tap water has a bad taste and odour, according to a study by Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. It’s no wonder then that we are not keen to drink it!

Water from the treatment plant is undoubtedly clean but the condition of the pipes that channel it to our homes can affect its purity, taste and odour. These pipes originate from multiple sources and can be many kilometres in length. Along the way, there may be some spots where the water is trapped, resulting in the accumulation of sand or moss, which affects the odour and taste of the water.

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